PHOENIX — Todd Helton has never done halfway.When Helton sat down for lunch Saturday, his mind was made up. There was no gray area for the man who has worn purple pinstripes his entire 17-year career. With his wife, Christy, at his side, Helton confidently uttered the words he had never spoken publicly."Yes, this is it," Helton said. "I am retiring."Helton isn't b...

Thank you Todd Helton for 17 years of dedicated baseball playing for the Colorado Rockies and the fans. You are the reason my wife became a baseball fan and we all know how baseball can heal the heart and bring families together. Helton and Gwynn will always be my favorites and every ball you signed for us, the jersey's we wear a good part of the week and the fact that you played the game the right way will always be dear to us. Thank you so much #17!